[Hymns] Famous hymns and sacred songs. Recommended hymns and sacred songs.

Hymns and sacred songs beloved around the world.

Hymns and sacred songs are known as songs that praise the Christian God, but in Japan—where many people are Buddhist—their recognition is by no means high.

There are many excellent pieces, but the difficulty is that they can be hard to find.

This time, we’ve picked out some famous works among hymns and sacred songs.

We also explain in detail the background of each piece and the meaning of the lyrics, so even those without prior knowledge of hymns and sacred songs can enjoy it.

How about soothing a heart worn down by daily stress with hymns and sacred songs?

Please sit back and enjoy!

Playlist

[Hymns] Famous hymns and sacred songs. Recommended hymns and sacred songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	What a Friend We Have in JesusJoseph M. Scriven, Charles Crozat Converse		A moving hymn that sings of Christ’s love
2	Hymn No. 320: “Nearer, My God, to Thee”Sarah Adams		The Wrecked Titanic and the Legendary Hymn
3	Hymn No. 103: “The Shepherds Watching Their Sheep”William Sandys		Christmas carol of the Nativity
4	Amazing GraceJohn Newton		A hymn singing of remorse for the slave trade and the love of God
5	Silent NightThomas Boys Choir		The Birth of A Christmas Carol and a Song of Hope
6	Hymn No. 461: “Jesus Loves Me”Anna P Warner		The origins of the beloved Japanese hymn “Jesus Loves Me”
7	Hymn No. 257: A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodMartin Luther		A famous hymn by the Reformer Luther
8	Hymn No. 354: “Good Shepherd, My Lord”William Bradbury		A hymn praising trust in God and the grace of salvation
9	Hymn No. 66: “Holy, Holy, Holy”John Dykes		A hymn praising the Triune God
10	Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach		Bach’s cantatas, masterpieces that resonate with the heart
11	Hymn No. 111: “The Only Son of God Is Born This Night”John Francis Wade		Christian hymn, a famous song loved around the world
12	Ave verum corpusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart		Mozart’s song of deep prayer, healing to the heart
13	All ye faithful, make hasteGeorge Frideric Handel		Christmas song 'Joy to the World'
14	Hymn No. 312: What a Friend We Have in JesusSakushi: Josepf M. Scriven Sakkyoku: Charles Crozat Converse.		A heartwarming hymn that sings of Jesus’s love and comfort
15	Let’s decorate with holly.Shi: u~eeruzu min’yō/ kyoku: u~eeruzu min’yō		Traditional Christmas song, warm charm
16	Jesus, my joySakushi: Yohan Furanku / Sakkyoku: Yohan Kuryūgā		Religious music that resonates with the heart of Germany
17	Hymn No. 429, O God of LoveSakushi: John S. B. Monsell/Sakkyoku: Samuel S. Wesley		This is a wedding hymn praising God's love.
18	Hymn No. 2 “Come, Let Us Go Together”Sakushi: Martin Rinkhart/Sakkyoku: Martin Rinkhart		A hymn of thanksgiving to God, born in difficult times
19	Hymn No. 430: Vows Between Husband and WifeJohn Hugh McNaughton		A hymn that sings of marital love and God's guidance
20	Ave MariaSonya O’Malley		Schubert’s Ave Maria is famous.
21	Be Thou My VisionAudrey Assad		The gentle melody of a Christian hymn
22	At the end of the wilderness		A melancholy Western-style masterpiece: the soul of Yuzo Yamashita
23	Hymnal, Second Volume No. 1: “Lift Up Your Hearts”Henrī Montegyū Batorā		A hymn expressing trust and devotion to God
24	JerusalemHubert Parry		A majestic hymn that symbolizes the United Kingdom
25	Guide Me Oh Thou Great RedeemerCharlotte Church		Hope and prayer for a life guided by God
26	my soulCharles Wesley		A famous hymn by a Methodist leader
27	Hymn No. 312: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”Charles Crozat Converse		A hymn of hope that overcomes sorrow
28	Hymn No. 98: ‘Glory to God in the Highest’Felix Mendelssohn		The History and Significance of Christmas Hymns
29	God be with usSakushi: Jeremaia Rankin / Sakkyoku: Uiriamu Touma		A moving hymn of farewell and healing that resonates with the heart
30	Hymn No. 373: ‘The Jar of Nard’Edwin Pond Parker		A symbolic act of love and devotion to Jesus
31	Hymn No. 301: “I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains”Charles H.Purday		A song that seeks help from God and feels hope
32	Abide With MeAudrey Assad		A song praying to draw close to God at dusk
33	Oratorio Judas Maccabaeus, Act III: See, the Conqu’ring Hero ComesGeorg Friedrich Händel		Handel’s triumphant march, a classic for award ceremonies
34	Hymn No. 262: “Beneath the Cross”Elizabeth Cecelia Douglas Clephane		A hymn that sings of Christian love
35	Hymn No. 122: “Midori mo Fukaki”Eustace Rogers Condor		A hymn praising the life of Jesus Christ
36	Hymn No. 582: ‘Jesus, the Son of God’John Douglas Scott		A folk song that sings of faith, the strength to stand up to the devil
37	You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman		A beautiful classic song praising God that soothes the heart
38	The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is EndedChoir of King’s College		Sing a prayer to God in a Christian hymn
39	Come, let us praise God together.J.S.Bach		Bach’s chorales: profound spirituality and beautiful melodies
40	Hymnal, Second Volume, No. 184: “God Gave His Only Son”Mitani Taneyoshi		A missionary’s hymn praising God’s love
41	Lord, from the depths of the abyssJ.S.Bach		From anguish to hope: the majestic music of Bach
42	I vow to thee my countryChoir of King’s College, Cambridge		Holst’s “Jupiter” patriotic song, Oath to the Homeland
43	Oh, the joy of living in the name of GodJohann Hermann Schein		A majestic chorale praising God
44	O Thou, God the FatherJ.S.Bach		The prayer of Bach’s organ piece that resonates with the heart
45	Hymn II No. 196: “The Savior Is Waiting”Ralph Carmichael		A love song of Christ drawing near to the human heart
46	Hymnal, Part II, No. 219: O Holy Night (Brightly the stars are shining)Louis Adam		Christmas carol “O Holy Night”
47	Hymnal, Second Volume, No. 195: ‘I Would Not Trade Anything for Christ’Sakushi: Rea Mira / Sakkyoku: Joji Bibari She		It is a representative hymn of praise to Christ.
48	Over the mountain pathsakushi: nishimura kiyoo / sakkyoku: aaron chabin		Hymns of the Mountain Path: Trust in God and the Beauty of Nature
49	Come Thou Fount Of Every BlessingChris Rice		A timeless song of praise singing love and gratitude to God, a healing hymn
50	The beautiful day is overHeinrich Isaac		Melancholy and beauty for days gone by
51	Hymn No. 194: “Filled with Glory”John Newton		Explain the history and origins of the Austrian national anthem.
52	The morning star shinesPhilipp Nicolai		Hymn of Hope, the Star that Illuminates the Darkness
53	Hymnal 21, No. 471: “Longing for Victory”Charles Tindley		A powerful song that symbolizes the civil rights movement
54	Hymn No. 370 “Awake, O My Soul”Philip Doddridge		An old morning song, Bishop Ken’s hymn
55	Hymn No. 294: ‘Abundant Is Thy Grace’William Bradbury		A famous hymn that praises God’s love.
56	Glory in the highestSakushi: Chāruzu Uesurē / Sakkyoku: Ferikusu Menderusuzōn		Christmas carol “Glory to God in the highest”
57	The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Arr. Dan Forrest)Dan Forrest		The Lord is the shepherd; people, as sheep, are protected by God.
58	The day we rely on the Lord’s handSakushi: Fushō/Sakkyoku: Ansonī Shouworutā		The memorable hymn from the film True Grit
59	How Great Thou Art (with Vince Gill) – Live from ACM Presents: Girls’ Night OutCarrie Underwood		Carrie Underwood’s moving performance
60	abundant in beauty and blessingsSakushi: Josefu H. Girumoa / Sakkyoku: Uiriamu Buraddoberī		A hymn that is chiefly guided and deepens faith
61	Hymn No. 216: “Ah, Fair Zion’s Morning”Thomas Hastings		The land of light and hope depicted in the verses of the Bible
62	Hymn No. 4: “All Peoples of Every Nation, Turn to My Lord”Loys Bourgeois		A hymn poem that shows the source of worship to God
63	Hymn No. 109: Silent Nightfranz Xaver Gruber		A song that resonates with the heart of love and peace on the holy night
64	Hymn No. 112: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”George Frideric Handel		A solemn Christmas hymn from Handel's works
65	Hymn 298: “Be at Peace, O My Heart”Katarīna A D fon Shurēgeru		A patriotic hymn of Finland
66	Guide Me, O Thou Great RedeemerEly Cathedral Choir		The history and meaning of the hymn “Cwm Rhondda”
67	God is love.Sakushi: Mitani Taneyoshi / Sakkyoku: Fushō		Representative musical evangelism works by Tanekichi Mitani
68	Sing It in the ValleysKevin Mayhew Ltd		There are hymns that are bright and lively.
69	Lord of All HopefulnessThe O’Neill Brothers Group		Hymn of Hope, melody of an Irish folk song
70	JerusalemThe Oxford Trinity Choir		The patriotic song “Jerusalem” is a song of hope.
71	The Lord’s My Shepherd – Tune: CrimondJohn Siderius		God is the shepherd, and humans are the sheep.
72	Praise My Soul the King of HeavenMatthew Brown		“Hallelujah” is a representative hymn.
73	Morning Has BrokenNeil Diamond		A Scottish folk hymn, sung by a renowned singer
74	Hymnal, Second Part No. 216: “Angels Singing”William Chatterton Dix		The Angels’ Hymn Announcing Christ’s Nativity
75	Hymn No. 96: “From Jesse’s Root”		It is a traditional Christmas carol.
76	Earth and All StarsLive Hymnal		A song that conveys the new appeal of hymns
77	Hymn No. 130: Rejoice and PraiseGeorg Friedrich Händel		Crowds welcome Jesus in Jerusalem
78	At the Name of JesusChristopher Walker		A gospel-style arrangement of a hymn praising Jesus Christ
79	All Beautiful the March of DaysMac Frampton		A hymn celebrating the joys of spring, a song of hope and rebirth
80	Make Me a Channel of Your PeaceSusan boyle		A timeless classic of a peace prayer sung around the world
81	Shine Jesus ShineGraham Kendrick		The Birth of the Hymn 'Shine, Glory of the Lord'
82	All Creatures of Our God and King (Arr. Buck Mangum)BYU Vocal Point		An inspiring hymn praising the God of Creation
83	Be Still, for the Presence of the LordCeleste		Praise God with beautiful harmony
84	Dear Lord and Father of Mankind / He Leadeth MeThe O’Neill Brothers Group		The meaning of a hymn that seeks God’s forgiveness
85	Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyDon Moen		Easy-to-listen music that praises God
86	Dear Lord and Father of MankindChoir of King’s College		A soothing hymn filled with prayers to God
87	Love Divine, All Loves ExcellingTim Brace		A famous hymn praising the perfection of God
88	Hymn No. 142 — Lord Jesus of GloryIsaac Watts		A hymn praising the love of the cross spreads throughout the world
89	Canticle Of The SunJon Sarta		Hymn and Music of the Sun Praising God
90	Joyful JoyfulLauryn Hill		Gospel classics from Sister Act 2
91	Whispers of HopeHayley Westenra		A hymn that sings of the Hebrews’ hope
92	As I Kneel Before YouJames Kilbane		A hymn to Maria, a folk-style song
93	By the blood of the crossLewis Hartsough		A hymn expressing love and gratitude for the cross
94	Hymn 94 “Long-Awaited”John Mason Neale & Thomas Helmore		A hymn depicting the birth of the Savior Jesus
95	He Who Would Valiant BeThe Choir Of Christ’s College		A hymn honoring courageous pilgrims
96	A Mighty Fortress is Our God from Cantata No. 80, BWV 80 – VoiceJ.S.Bach		Bach's church cantata, God's Protection